Airbnb Stock 8-Day Winning Spree: Stock Climbs 9.8%
Airbnb (ABNB) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 9.8% return. The company has gained about $6.6 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $74 Bil. The stock remains 2.0% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 15.2% for the S&P 500.
Airbnb’s recent streak reflects heightened analyst optimism, with RBC Capital upgrading the stock to Outperform and setting a $170 price target. This bullish sentiment stems from the company’s strong brand, strategic AI integration for defensibility, and promising expansion into the hotel market. Robust Q3 results and a positive Q4 outlook further fueled the narrative of sustained growth.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There is not much to fear in ABNB stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s High valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (see Buy or Sell ABNB).
For quick background, ABNB provides a platform connecting hosts and guests worldwide to book stays and experiences online or via mobile devices.
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Comparing ABNB Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ABNB stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | ABNB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 1M (21D) | 16.1% | 2.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 5.5% | 1.7% |
| YTD 2025 | 2.0% | 15.2% |
| 2024 | -3.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 59.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -48.6% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has ABNB behaved after prior drops? See ABNB Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 24 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 60 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 14 | 39 |
| 4D | 4 | 6 |
| 5D | 1 | 10 |
| 6D | 0 | 4 |
| 7D or more | 5 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 24 | 60 |
Key Financials for Airbnb (ABNB)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $9.9 Bil | $11.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.5 Bil | $2.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $4.8 Bil | $2.6 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.1 Bil | $4.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $612.0 Mil | $1.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $642.0 Mil | $1.4 Bil |
While ABNB stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.